US Bridges

CR 258 over Sucker River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 43 · Structure no. 69678

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 258 over Sucker River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 258 over Sucker River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 258
CrossesSucker River
Location0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 43
RouteCounty Highway 258
Coordinates46.95331, -91.88924
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2019)
Projected traffic375 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 258 over Sucker River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 258 over Sucker River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 258 over Sucker River carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 258 over Sucker River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 258 over Sucker River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.